About Us

Cup Easels was born from the hands of an artist, someone just like you. Developed, designed, and self-funded by Kyle Balluff, Cup Easels has been driven by one principle since 2018: craftsmanship over commercialism. We take our time with quality; every product is thoughtfully prototyped and refined to meet a painter's needs. There is no planned obsolescence or exponential growth objectives, just a devotion to quality and continuous improvement, all while keeping the lights on. 

The vision was to create a portable, durable, and versatile easel that adapts to your creative needs—whether you're painting plein air, studying a still life, or teaching a workshop. With minimal setup, it’s ready to go wherever inspiration strikes.

Based in Canada, we’re a small but passionate team of artists, dedicated to crafting tools that elevate your artistic experience. Though we’re a small crew, our mission is to share our unique designs with artists around the globe. Our easels have made it to over 35 countries, thanks to the support of artists worldwide.

We love crafting tools for artists, and we’re always inspired by the art you make!

With appreciation,
Kyle Balluff,
Artist, Creator, and Founder.